Any substance which nourishes the body and is fit to eat is called food. Food is essential for human life because it is the source of energy and nutrients. Our body is made up of the foods we eat. Food contains chemical components similar to those that make up the body. These chemical components of food are called nutrients.
Pineapple production is an area with significant potential ranging from fresh fruit and organic pineapple to value added products including dried pineapple slices, wedges for toppings, tit bits, juice concentrates and other by-products that have attractive local and external markets. Improvement in production and productivity levels is paramount to the expansion of the value chain. Though these…
Notwithstanding the identification of any specific pesticide for the control of pests and diseases, this decision is for the discretion of the Ministry of Agriculture Area Extension Officer and the farmer. However, the mention of any pesticides and other products used in the Tech Pack should strictly comply with local regulations and all instructions provided by the manufacturer. Also, the use …
Scientists regularly use microbes in their research. However, they often overlook their richness and potential for action and reaction, particularly in their attempts to control or eradicate them. Antibiotic resistance, a health scourge that is still largely underestimated, is a particularly good illustration of the consequences of industrial capitalism's massive use of microbes to manufacture …
Literature recognises the relevance of technological roadmapping activities as funda-mental elements supporting strategic decisions for R&D policy definition both atprivate and public level. In particular, the aim of roadmapping is to identify devel-opment paths to help a system to acquire competitive advantage facing exogenousfactors while implementing reactive and pro-active actions. Trends a…
What is an industrial revolution? Does the concept take us back to the history or does it carry us to the future of industrial manufacturing? Quick Google search gives us both perspectives. Industrial revolution connects the past, the present, and the future.It is widely agreed that the Internet, artificial intelligence, Internet of things, automated robots, sensors, augmented real…
Our hands and feet covered in dirt, we were sitting at the side of the garden areas, on the top of the hill overlooking the plateau. Jenny and I had worked there most of the day. The sun had long since passed its zenith, but it was still burning on our heads. Until that point, we had been removing weeds around pineapple plants and planting countless maize kernels and manioc stalks, so-called â€â€¦
Solar energy is currently the fastest growing renewable energy sector. Growth in electricity from solar energy – mostly photovoltaics (PV) – is expected to remain strong toward 2030 and beyond, with some predicting that solar energy will eventually constitute the greatest source for electricity production worldwide. In the mid-2020s, we find ourselve…
Upturned lashes create an illusion of longer lashes and give a more wide-eyed doe look. A lash lift is essentially a lash perm. We are curling the lashes onto a silicone rod, applying eyelash-specific perm solutions, and then tinting (dyeing) the lashes dark. The lift (perm) tends to last about 6-12 weeks. The tint (dye) tends to lash 2-8 weeks. These will vary on the client as everyone has a n…
Diarrhoea is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old. It is both preventable and treatable. Diarrhoea is also a leading cause of malnutrition in children under five years old. Diarrhoea is defined as the passage of three or more loose or liquid stools per day or more frequent passage than is normal for the individual. Frequent passing of formed stools is not diarrhoea…
The State of Health in the EU’s Country Health Profiles provide a concise and policy-relevant overview of health and health systems in the EU/European Economic Area. They emphasise the particular characteristics and challenges in each country against a backdrop of crosscountry comparisons. The aim is to support policymakers and influencers with a means for mutual learning and voluntary exchan…
Table grapes have become a very popular fruit in the United States. Annual per capita consumption of table grapes in the United States has quadrupled over the past quarter century. It now exceeds 7 pounds per person, and grapes rank fourth after bananas, apples and oranges. Improved storage technology and extensive winter importation now make table grapes available year round. Though the major …
The purpose of this study module is to review the principles, practices and theories of hair coloring. Precautions: To ensure the safety and accuracy of product use for coloring services that you perform, please consult the product company and their published instructions and information regarding their formulations. Never take for granted that you already know how to prepare or process hair co…
The next step was organizing a communit y garden for this same environmental group. I found some land and convinced the town to cut down all the weeds and fence it in. A local farmer delivered two truckloads of well-rotted manure, and, after the ground was all fertilized and plowed up, we laid out plots and aisles and opened for business. All of the spaces were quickly taken by people in the co…
Black pepper is a plant of humid tropics requiring high rainfall and humidity. The hot and humid climate of sub mountainous tracts of Western Ghats is ideal for its cultivation. It grows successfully between 20° North and South latitudes, and, up to 1500 m above sea level. The crop tolerates temperatures between 10o and 40°C. The favourable temperature range is 23 - 32o C and the ideal tempe…
The general term ‘infectious disease’ is used to describe illnesses that are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, that can spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Some infectious diseases cause life-threatening illnesses that have high mortality rates. They can present a serious hazard to those who care for the sick, at ho…
Alongside tomato and onion, peppers chilli ranks as one of Ghana's three most important vegetable crops in terms of hectares and crop value with significant potential for generating income, creating jobs, and contributing to foreign exchange through exportsPepper can be produced in the field and under greenhouse farming using conventional organic procedures. Select well drained soil on a gentle…
Biomass for renewable electricity generation has played a significant role in decarbonising our power sector. Biomass electricity and power BECCS could provide either dispatchable or baseload power, offering valuable flexibility to complement the variability of other renewables. The role of biomass electricity is being explored in the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA). Biomass wi…
Bioenergy refers to the use of biological commodity (or biomass) used specifically for energy purposes. The energy use implies the use of biomass for electricity and heat generation and the conversion of biomass to secondary products such as biofuels to be used in the transportation sector. For bioenergy, the energy content of the fuel is considered as primary energy. Derived heat. If the heat …
In any of these circumstances, if possible, pruning should be postponed until the tree recovers or the environmental conditions are suitable. If pruning is conducted in unfit conditions, the reasons for the work and the possible consequences must be communicated to the tree owner. All work performed on trees and in their surroundings should take into account the possible presence of accompanyin…
Fried eggs aren’t just for breakfast anymore! They can add gourmet flair as well as protein to all kinds of meals, such as salads, sandwiches and burgers. There are 4 basic styles of fried eggs, depending on the texture of yolk you prefer: sunny-side-up, over-easy, overmedium and over-well. This technique isn’t hard, and once you learn the proper way, you’ll master it in no time.
Concern about food exists throughout the world, but the aspects of concern differ with location. In underdeveloped regions of the world, the bulk of the population is involved in food production, yet attainment of adequate amounts and kinds of basic nutrients remains an ever-present problem. In developed regions of the world, food production is highly mechanized and only a small fraction of the…
Melalui buku ini, penulis mencoba membagikan pengalamannya dalam membudidayakan tanaman vanili secara benar dan tepat. Terdapat dua aspek utama yang sangat ditekankan penulis untuk memperoleh vanili berkualitas eskpor, yaitu masa panen buah dan prosespengolahan buah hasil panen secara tepat. Harapan penulis, semua pihak yang terlibat dalam budidaya, pengolahan buah, hingga pemasaran vanili dapa…
"Isi Piringku" adalah panduan porsi gizi seimbang yang telah dicanangkan Kementerian Kesehatan RI. 50% porsi piring diisi sayur segar dan buah. Lalu, bagaimana memadukan racikan sayur segar (yang bukan "salad") bersama lauk yang sehat? Bagaimana juga dengan keterampilan memilih, meracik, dan mengolah makanan yang bagi generasi masa kini terasa membebani? Melalui buku ini, dijammin menyiapkan ma…
Buku ini sangat cocok dibaca oleh individu yang ingin menikmati hobinya sambil berbisnis, memanfaatkan teknologi (teknopreneur), bekerja dari rumah (work from home) atau di mana pun. Teknopreneur cocok sebagai usaha sampingan bagi para : eksekutif, ASN, ibu rumah tangga, mahasiswa, dan juga pensiunan. Buku ini enak dibaca dan mudah dipraktikkan. Isinya merupakan pengalaman empirik penulis sebag…
Face à la mondialisation et aux délocalisations, les métiers de la restauration restent encore des métiers dans lesquels l’homme voit la progression et l’aboutissement de son travail. À travers la restauration en général, la cuisine représente un métier fait de passion, de rencontres, de voyages, de découvertes tant en France qu’à l’étranger. Durant longtemps, l’apprentiss…
Satu dari trend terpanas dalam b isnis sekarang, Six Sigma, membantu perusahaan dari semua ukuran untuk meningkatkan kualitas dan produk sementara menghemat jutaan dolar biaya tahunan. Buku ini adalah penuntun lengkap bagi sistem manajemen dan alat statistik yang merupakan fondasi dari pendekatan terobosan pada kualitas. Bagi manajer atau profesional kualitas yang diserahi tugas, panduan yang t…
Have you ever said to yourself, there just aren't enough hours in the day? Do you agree with this statement : If you want things done right, you have to do them yourself. Do you often feel frustated because you are unable to finish important jobs? Do you ever look at the clock and realize with a slifht sense of panic that its almost 5 p.m. and you haven't really gotten started on what you wante…
Buku ini adalah perumpamaan sederhana yang mengungkap kebenaran sejati tentang perubahan. Dengan cara yang menyenangkan dan memberikan pencerahan, dikisahkan empat tokoh yang hidup dalam sebuah labirin dan mencari "cheese" untuk mempertahankan hidup dan membuat hidupnya bahagia. Dikisahkan empat tokoh tersebut menghadapi perubahan yang tidak terduga sebelumnya. Namun demikian satu di antaranya …
Bobot dan volume otak anak laki-laki lebih besar 10 hingga 15 persen dibandingkan anak perempuan. Hal ini meski tidak menandakan bahwa mereka lebih unggul dari anak perempuan, namun memberi anak laki-laki potensi bawaan yang luar biasa dan khas. Mereka terprogram lebih agresif, kompetitif, suka mengambil risiko fisik, serta mengolah perasaan dan emosi dengan cara yang sangat khas "laki-laki". S…
The pawpaw (Carica papaya L.) is the most economically important fruit in the Caricaceae Family. In some parts of the world, specially Australia and some islands of the West Indies, it is known as papaw, or pawpaw, names which are better limited to the very different, mainly wild Asimina triloba Dunal, belonging to the Annonaceae. While the name pawpaw is widely recognized, it has been corrupte…
Candles have been made since the earliest times and they are still commonly made by methods requiring only simple equipment. This book describes how a candle works, and specifies the materials needed for candle-making. Two common production methods are explained and illustrated with helpful diagrams. A candle in its simplest form is made up of a central string (known as the wick) surrounded by …
The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. (LamK) seemed to have originated in Tropical America, but, the exact location is not known. This crop is now grown throughout the tropics for its edible tubers, which are an important food source in many countries. Guyana is one of the tropical countries in which sweet potato is cultivated. The Regions of highest production in Guyana, are Regions 3, 4, and 9…
Any tree fruit training system will provide a framework with the potential to produce large quantities of high-quality fruit. However, many traditional training systems create complex canopies, take years to fully develop, lack a systematic plan to renew fruiting wood, and are difficult to clearly and specifically explain. Due to the rising cost of production, an increasingly limited skilled la…
Fragrances are unique and complex combinations of natural and synthetic ingredients that are added to products to give them a distinctive smell. Fragrances are not only used in perfumes, but also in many other consumer products, such as cosmetics, personal care and household cleaning products. They satisfy valued emotional needs and solve important functional problems, such as masking bad smell…
Spices and condiments are added to foods in small amounts but they make important contribution to the sensory qualities due to presence of volatile and fixed oils. Standards for Spices and Condiments are laid down under Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011. Grind laboratory sample as quickly as possible in a grinding mill to pass sieve with 1 …
Leaves, stems, roots, flowers, fruits, and seeds are known as plant organs. Each organ is an organized group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function. Vegetative parts include roots, stems, shoot buds, and leaves; they are not directly involved in sexual reproduction. Vegetativeparts often are used in asexual forms of reproduction such as cuttings, budding, or grafting.
This e-book contains information about guava.
In the last decades, family has undergone the most substantial and deepest changes in all its spheres of functioning. Still, its significance hasn’t decreased, and neither has its role for children, which is highest on the scale of importance and priorities. The modern family of today is in a specific position of abandoning the traditional boundaries within which it felt safe and protected by…
Pregnancy and childbirth can be a very challenging time. You may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious or stressed. Perhaps you are experiencing problems with relationships, childcare, immigration, money or housing. We can provide support, advice and referrals to services in your local area to help you manage these issues. Please contact us directly or ask to see a social worker w…
Having a baby can be a wonderful experience. The New York State Department of Health wants you and your family to have the safest and most rewarding childbirth possible. To do this, start now to make plans with your family and with your caregiver (doctor or licensed midwife). This booklet will help you better understand childbirth and the choices available to you. With that understanding, you …
This annual report is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) commitment to provide the public with information about new light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, fuel economy, technology data, and auto manufacturers' performance in meeting the agency’s GHG emissions standards. EPA has collected data on every new light-duty vehicle model sold in the United States …
Soy is ubiquitous. Nearly all of us consume the bean in some form on a daily basis. A common way to conceptualize its accelerating production and consumption has been as a mere natural response to a century-long steady increase in world demand. Likewise, the standard narrative about the supply side (the rapid expansion of soybean, referred to in Latin America as sojización) is that it comes…
A food allergy is an overreaction by the body’s immune system to a certain food. The body produces antibodies against a food protein and releases histamine and other chemicals causing inflammation. An allergic reaction often occurs within minutes, though can take place up to two hours after ingestion. A normally harmless substance that triggers an allergic reaction. Most food allergens are pr…
An estimated 3.5 to 4% of adults, and 6 to 8% of children, are allergic to foods. More than 10 million people in the United States alone are known to have a food allergy. Although researchers have identified more than 160 foods that contain naturally-occurring proteins that have been shown to cause allergic reactions, researchers also estimate that 90% of all food allergic reactions are caused …
The market, technology and policy foundations are in place for a new era of growth in nuclear energy over the coming decades. Demand for electricity is rising fast, not only for conventional uses such as light industry or air conditioning, but also in new areas such as electric vehicles, data centres and artificial intelligence. Electricity use has increased at twice the rate of total energy de…
With global energy demand on the rise, nuclear power — a low-carbon energy source for sustainable development— continues to play an important role in the energy mix of many countries. Global nuclear capacity is expected to grow, resulting in an increased demand for Agency services to support nuclear infrastructure development. In 2023,there were 27 Member States considering, planning or im…
What has become abundantly clear to us, when referring to the Dragon Fruit industry in all the countries of the world where they are grown commercially, is that an enormous amount of information, research and market development has already taken place and is continuing. We are not proposing the planting of Dragon Fruit with our eyes closed or feeling our way in the dark.
The banana plant is a large perennial herb with leaf sheaths that form trunk-like pseudostems. The plant has 8 - 12 leaves that are up to 270 cm long and 60 cm wide. Root development may be extensive in loose soils, in some cases up to 9 m laterally. Plant height, bunch size and various other characteristics depend on the variety. Flower development is initiated from the underground true stem (…